The basics of flat/shim style Taper Gauges.
For things like measuring slots and welding gaps, or determining shim width needed, flat style Taper Gauges are the perfect tool.
In this video I show how this tool can be used to confirm/calibrate the indicator on a woodworking jointer with the help of a straightedge (in this case, an aluminum torpedo level).
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Product links:
Starrett #270 Taper Gauge (shown): amzn.to/3oPRHGR
Economy brand inch (0.010" - 0.150") Taper Gauge: amzn.to/346yGrB
Economy brand metric (0.20 - 4.00mm) Taper Gauge: amzn.to/3mkAeoi
Aluminum torpedo level (similar to shown): amzn.to/2JSA62o
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Uses
01:14 Macro ZOOM
02:08 Confirming accuracy with dial vernier calipers
02:40 How to read it accurately
03:32 Into the shop
04:42 Outro